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Originally Posted by Kirby No offense was intended. I don't know the situation of the person who started this thread. I jumped to conclusions and I shouldn't do that, but I have known many woman who think it's up to the husband to decide. My husband and I will be celebrating our 12th anniversary next year. There has been a great deal of give and take, but there is also respect. When one person wants something so much, who am I to deny the person I love from reasonable happiness? Again, though, as I stated in my first post, perhaps her husband has a very good reason. This is a big decision that should be made together but not for the sake of control. |
It's ok. you are right you dont know how my marriage is, and I am not upset, so don't worry about it. I ask him because I do know how big of a decission having new puppy is. and because I am not the only one that lives in my house. even though I would be doing most of the work with the puppy as I do for my other two, I do try to keep my DH's feelings in mind when I am going to spend a large amount of money on a puppy. btw, we usually dont ask ea other for permission to do anything, but since this is a living thing that needs to be taken care of I think its something he should be in agreement with. but I am on the brink of just going and getting one